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Firstly congratulations on your pregnancy and also on reaching out for some support here. I am so happy you have made an appointment with your Psychologist to get some support during this time, that is really great news.

As you are learning, each pregnancy is very different and what the first one was like is no indication of any to follow. My first was a dream, the second not so much. There are some things that you can do to limit the nauseousness, eating is a big thing, if you can snack on small things often that helps keep your blood sugars regular, even if you don't feel hungry or the thought of food turns your stomach, some saladas, some toast, some fruit, whatever it is that can satisfy you, also there might be some foods that

as I was saying, some foods that make it worse and you can be mindful as you eat and realize what they are and perhaps avoid them. Ginger is also a great thing for settling tummies and making that yukky feeling go away, ginger and honey tea or even fresh ginger if you can manage that.

Vomiting is fairly ordinary and I am sorry that it causes anxiety for you, hopefully this will settle down as you move further through your pregnancy.

I also found sometimes smells bothered me, so see if that is true for you, just as they can upset some can settle, like lavender or even a favorite food or something that you like the smell of.

I am so glad you have reached out for some support here and also that you have sought some support from a professional. Pregnancy is not always as wonderful as think it should be, I am glad you are taking time to gain back control of this, I hope you find my tips helpful and look forward to chatting some more.

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